Medically reviewed by Bandela Mgoqi (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, MPS). Last updated on September 17, 2026.
Teejel is a gel that contains the active ingredient choline salicylate which belongs to a group of medicines which provides for effective pain relief and anti-inflammatory action.
Teejel is a gel used to treat pain and inflammation caused by injuries or ulcers in and around the mouth, nose and throat for example: denture sores, fever blisters, cold sores, cheilosis (cracks in the corner of the mouth) and teething discomfort in babies.
Do not use Teejel
Talk to your doctor or health care provider before using Teejel. Teejel, contains choline salicylate, salicylates have been implicated in Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness in children and teenagers with chickenpox and influenza. Consult your doctor before using Teejel in these patients. Special care should be taken with Teejel in persons with alcohol abuse, because Teejel contains 38,2 % m/m ethanol and persons with alcohol abuse must avoid alcohol. The volume of a single dose must not exceed the size of a pea (1 cm).
The amount of salicylate available in the blood circulation after applying Teejel on the oral mucosa is so minute, that the use of Teejel in children under 12 years of age with teething problems is also possible without medical prescription if used as recommended.
Always tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes all complementary or traditional medicines). Teejel can increase the effects of anticoagulants such as warfarin.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care provider for advice before taking this medicine. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding should be reserved to the express instruction of the doctor. During the last trimester of pregnancy Teejel must not be used for reasons of safety. During the first two trimesters of pregnancy and while breastfeeding the dosage indicated must not be exceeded.
Using Teejel will not affect your ability to drive or use machines. Teejel contains ethanol (alcohol) Teejel contains alcohol (as a preservative). If you have a history of alcohol abuse, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not share medicines prescribed for you with any other person. Always use Teejel exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure. Teejel should only be used locally (topically) in and around the mouth and nose.
First time use: Unscrew the cap and use the tip on the screw cap to pierce the seal of the tube.
Wash and dry your hands before applying. The usual dose is about 1 cm of the gel (size of a pea) for adults and children above 2 years or about 0,5 cm of the gel (half the size of a pea) for children and infants younger than 2 years, onto your finger and apply it to the affected area. You may apply Teejel three to four times a day (every 6-8 hours). If this does not provide adequate relief, you may increase the frequency, but should not exceed more than 8 to 10 times a day.
In the event of overdosage, consult your doctor of pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison centre. If you have ingested or used Teejel in large quantities or used more than what is prescribed, you may experience symptoms associated with either salicylate overdosage or severe intoxication (also see Section 4).
The signs of salicylate overdosage include
The signs of severe intoxication include
If you forget to use Teejel Do not use double the dose the next time, but continue application as usual. If you stop using Teejel You will not experience any untoward effects if you stop using Teejel.
Teejel can have side effects. Not all side effects reported for Teejel are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while using Teejel, please consult your health care provider for advice. Teejel contains alcohol, when applied on the skin a slight burning sensation may be felt.
Tell your doctor if you notice an intense burning sensation at the site where you have applied Teejel. If any of the following happens, you may have a serious reaction to Teejel, stop using it and contact your doctor:
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following:
If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist or nurse. You can also report side effects to SAHPRA via the “6.04 Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Form”, found online under SAHPRA’s publications: https://www.sahpra.org.za/Publications/Index/8. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of Teejel.
Store all medicines out of reach of children. Store at or below 30 °C. There are no special storage instructions for Teejel. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the tube/carton. Returned all unused medicine to your pharmacist. Do not dispose of unused medicine in drains or sewerage systems.
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